Educational Topics
Fireside Chats with the NAfME Council for Choral Education Meet the 2019–2021 and 2020–2022 NAfME Council for Choral Education Division Representatives The NAfME Council for Choral Education is asking our constituents…
Words You Can Teach By The Power of Words By NAfME Member Matt Brown This article first appeared in the October 2020 issue of Teaching Music. A simple phrase or…
The Promise of Artistic Process Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Aligns the Standards By NAfME Members Scott Edgar, Fran Kick, and Lori Schwartz Reichl “An ounce of performance is worth pounds…
The Practice Improvement Is Always Possible By NAfME Member Edward Varner, Ed.D. This article was first published on Edward Varner’s Creating Hope blog. Practice Makes Perfect Perfect Practice Makes Perfect…
Music Theory Meets Technology Engaging Students during COVID-19 By Darren LaCour, sponsored by Artusi University music theory educator Darren LaCour reflects on his experiences before and during the pandemic, and…
Helping High School Music Students Use College Fairs Effectively By Barbra Weidlein, sponsored by MajoringInMusic.com This year, fall recruitment season for colleges, universities, and conservatories throughout the United States will…
Studying Voice during a Pandemic – Part 1 Thoughts from Five University Voice Professors By NAfME Member Linda McAlister This blog is sponsored by Schmidt Vocal Arts, sponsor of the…
5 Skills of an Engaged and Enthusiastic Mentee How to Get the Most from a Musical Mentor By NAfME Member Lori Schwartz Reichl This article first appeared in the October…
They Have to Practice without You Now Effective and Organized Learning Processes in Music Practice By NAfME Member Kim Mieder, PhD Music students often struggle with practicing alone effectively…
An Accidental Barbershopper Becomes a Leading Choral Advocate A High School Choir Director’s Journey into Barbershop A Cappella By Jason Whitney, sponsored by Barbershop Harmony Society High school choral educator…